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‘First and last mistake… am just 15’: Girl booked for PM Modi remarks ‘apologises’ in viral video

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • A young woman, identified as 25 in an FIR but claiming to be 15 in a video, apologized for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • She stated she was influenced by others at a protest and called the incident her "first and last mistake."
  • Prime Minister Modi expressed hurt over the remarks, including those targeting his late mother, and urged forgiveness for "misguided children."

A young woman, facing legal action for allegedly using objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has issued a public apology in a viral video. While an First Information Report (FIR) identifies her as 25 years old, she claims to be only 15 in the apology, calling the incident her "first and last mistake."

I came under the influence of some people at the protest and said a lot of bad things against the Prime Minister.

— Apologizing womanExplaining her actions during a protest.

In the video, she stated she was influenced by individuals at a protest in Delhi and expressed deep shame and remorse for her words. "I apologise to the entire country. I am so ashamed. I can't even look at myself. Please forgive me," she pleaded, seeking forgiveness from the nation.

I apologise to the entire country. I am so ashamed. I can't even look at myself. Please forgive me.

— Apologizing womanExpressing remorse for her remarks.

Prime Minister Modi responded to the controversy, revealing he was deeply hurt by the abusive language used during the protest, which even targeted his late mother. He expressed disappointment that "our daughters" resorted to such speech. However, he also called for compassion, urging people to forgive the "misguided children" and guide them toward the right path.

Not only was I subjected to abusive language at Jantar Mantar, but even my late mother was abused there with filthy language. But abuses never solve anything; let's guide the misguided.

— Narendra ModiSpeaking about the protest and the language used.

The Prime Minister's remarks drew criticism from the opposition Congress, with Rajya Sabha MP Pawan Khera suggesting that while the country expected an apology from Modi, he instead chose to "forgive the country."

We must forgive our youth who were misguided; after all, they are our children. It's our duty to show them the right path.

— Narendra ModiUrging forgiveness and guidance for young people.
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